New Year, New Post

First off, I have to show you a picture of one of our ADORABLE pug puppies. People, these puppies are almost too cute. They run around as if they own the world. They're definitely not smart. They make a huge mess. They require lots of hugs. And they make lousy roommates... I should know. About a third of my room is dedicated to them, not to mentions the piles of newspaper, greasy dog bowls, and other sundry items. But...I think the cuteness factor makes up for it. :) :)

Christmas celebrations. We had an early Christmas with Jennifer and Christopher before they flew to Texas. It was lots of fun and to burn a few calories, we thought we should take a hike. If it could actually be called a hike... Let's just say it wasn't in the wilds of California. :) At any rate, we had a grand time. And see, Cali doesn't get its fall colors until December. :D lol"I see a bear... No wait! I think it's Bigfoot!!!"

"...Oh...it's just Steve." LOL ;)A leaf. A dumby writing this caption. ;PI thought this one was kind of unusual...not sure whether to say it's a good unusual or a bad unusual. At any rate, the subject is just lovely. :)
Now this looks really super edited, but all I did was crop and lighten it a bit. The blue is all natural. :) And it was a complete accident--no skill on my part. I love accidents like that. :)Like I said before, it certainly wasn't the wilds of California. :) Too many wires, if you ask me.
Once there was us...

Then there was them. (brothers-in-law) ;) We couldn't ask for better. :D
Pure incredibleness. I think this one is so sweet. :)

Another boring scenic shot...

To top it all off, the sunset was gorgeous! I just wish the picture had turned out better... :( Christmas morning. I didn't get too many pictures, because, as you know, it would be much too incriminating. (Will accept bribes, if you really want to see all of them.) ;)
Reading the most incredible story ever.That's it, peoples. :) May the Lord pour out His blessings on you. May you be overwhelmed by His goodness and mercy. And may you see, feel, taste, hear, and understand God's love in a whole new way."But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more."